Oricom FS300 User Manual

User Manual

FS300

Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

FS300 is included as a medical device on the Australian

FS300 is intended for use as a measuring device for determining the patient's body temperature.

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Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG No. 198437).

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Non-Contact Forehead Infrared ThermometerTable of contents

Contents

1. Product description ...............................................................................9

2. Before rst use ...................................................................................10

3. Switching on and setting the thermometer ..........................................10

4. Measuring body temperature ..............................................................10

5. Displaying stored measurements ........................................................12

6. Measuring object temperature ............................................................12

7. Battery replacement ............................................................................13

8. Error messages ....................................................................................14

9. Cleaning and storage ...........................................................................15

10. Product specications ........................................................................16

Customer support ....................................................................................18

Express warranty .....................................................................................19

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Warning

Thank you for purchasing the Oricom FS300 Non-contact Infrared Thermometer.
The FS300 Non-contact Thermometer has been developed using the latest in infrared
technology. This technology allows the user to measure the temperature without physical
contact. To use this device correctly please follow the directions in this user guide. The
instructions provide important details on how to achieve accurate measurements.

Warning

!

Please read this user guide carefully before initial use.

• Use this product only for its intended purpose as described in this manual and
follow all instructions.

• The measurement of temperature using this product does not represent a Doctors
medical examination.

• Consult with your medical professional if any abnormality is found.

• Do not take a temperature measurement over a scar or open tissue.

• Do not expose the product to temperatures below 20C (68F) or above 50C

(122F) or above humidity of 95% (≥95%RH)

• Do not drop the thermometer as it may cause damage

• Do not take the temperature with this product near heat sources such as in direct

sunlight, near a replace or stove.

• Do not use this product if it is not working properly, contact Oricom support.

• There are no user serviceable parts the only service required is battery

replacement and general cleaning please follow instructions in this user guide.

• If the product is not going to be used for an extended period of time please remove
the batteries and store the thermometer in a cool dry place.

• This product is NOT waterproof. Direct contact with water or other liquids should
be avoided.

• Do not leave the thermometer with infants or children at any time.

• The protective glass over the lens is fragile, handle with care. Do not touch the

glass of the infrared lens with bare ngers.

• Do not modify or repair the thermometer.

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Warning

Many people may not have an elevated temperature even if they are ill. In the
following cases please consult your medical professional before using this product.

• Under 90-day-old infants

• People on steroids, antibiotics or antipyretics.

• People with compromised immune systems.

Cautions

• The reliability of the measurement cannot be guaranteed if the temperature is
measured from parts of body that are not recommended (anywhere other than the
forehead or behind the earlobe).

• Similar to other thermometers, measurement error may occur within a range of ±

0.2C ( ± 0.4 F)

• Measurement should not be taken until completely relaxed at normal room
temperature.

• Please note that measurement may be incorrect after exercising, bathing or getting
wet in the rain.

• Temperature between right and left forehead could be different.

• Measurement may be incorrect when low battery (

the battery and re-measure.

• When measuring the temperature of a liquid (milk, water) place the probe as close
as possible to the liquid but ensure that it is not immersed into the liquid as this
may damage your thermometer.

• Check your product regularly for damage and exhausted batteries.

NOTE:
ASTM laboratory accuracy requirements in the display range of 22 to

40°C(71.6°F to 104.0°F) for IR thermometers is ±0.3°C(±0.5°F), whereas
for mercuryin-glass and electronic thermometers, the requirement per ASTM
Standards E 667-86 and E 1112-86 is ±0.1°C(±0.2°F)

) signal is indicated. Replace

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Warning

Simple Operation Principle

The body t

emperature is reected on the temporal artery.

mporal

• Te

From t

• This product is a contactless type thermometer and does not make

The temperature measurement can be taken 2 to 3cm away from the

• This will decrease discomfort or possible infections caused by touch.

artery is the artery located closest to the skin and is spread on the
forehead. If the blood with body temperature reection passes the temporal
artery on forehead, corresponding amount of infrared rays will be generated.

he infr

ared rays, the body temperature can be measured.

direct contact with forehead.

body or object.

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How to Take a Temperature

How to Take a Temperature

Normal

Measurement Point

NOTE:
Temperature readings may vary according to the location of measurement from

forehead to temple. Therefore we recommend to measure the temperature at
more than 2 points on the forehead.

Use the highest temperature rating as the most accurate reading.

Sweating

Measurement Point

behind the ear lobe

NOTE:
If sweating on the forehead is present we recommend changing the

measurement point to behind the earlobe.

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